Students win top honors in national ag equipment competition

Madison College students triumphed at the 2025 National Professional Agriculture Student Contest, taking home first, fourth and 10th place finishes at the event held in Sheridan, Wyoming, in March.  

Congratulations to the first-place team of Nick Hoffmann and Charlie Lembke. Josh Lalor and Nick Drissel earned fourth place, while Emily Vick and Lydia Meinholz finished in 10th place. Individually, Nick Hoffmann achieved the highest score, earning the title of top individual competitor, with Charlie Lembke following in second place.

The national competition featured 14 teams from Wisconsin, Montana, Iowa, Minnesota, and Washington. Teams tackled seven diagnostic stations featuring various John Deere and Bobcat machinery. Participants had 20 minutes to diagnose the issues and respond to questions on how to fix the equipment. The stations focused on electrical, hydraulic, electronic, and machine setup diagnostics. Students also completed a 150-question written test, precision measuring tasks, and parts identification.

The PAS program offers students the chance to participate in employment experience programs, hands-on skill development, and organizational activities.

“The National PAS Competition is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that incoming students look forward to each year,” said Madison College Agricultural Equipment Program Director Nick Lindloff.

For more information/questions about the Madison College Agricultural Equipment Technology Programs or the MATC PAS club, please contact: Bob Gray, rgrayjr@madisoncollege.edu or Nick Lindloff, nlindloff@madisoncollege.edu